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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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